Improving workplace health and safety in Connecticut.
Official title: Occupational Health Fundamental-Plus Surveillance Program in Connecticut - IRB Approval and Human Subjects Training Certifications
Funded at Connecticut State Dept of Public Health · NIH-10877659 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about keeping workers in Connecticut safe by looking closely at workplace injuries and illnesses, finding new health challenges, and creating helpful policies to protect everyone on the job.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Connecticut State Dept of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hartford, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $159,999 |
| NIH project number | 5U60OH010904-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-10877659 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include workers in Connecticut who may be exposed to occupational hazards or health risks.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not employed or who work in environments with minimal health and safety risks may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing the surveillance of occupational illnesses and injuries in Connecticut. It aims to conduct detailed data analysis and investigations to identify new health and safety challenges in the workplace. The program will also develop and evaluate public health policies to protect worker health, ensuring that interventions are effective and beneficial for the workforce. By maintaining and expanding these surveillance activities, the project seeks to address vulnerabilities that may arise in various work environments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health and safety standards in workplaces, reducing the incidence of occupational illnesses and injuries.
How similar studies have gone: Similar surveillance and intervention programs have shown success in improving workplace health outcomes in other regions, indicating that this approach is both tested and effective.
Where this research is happening
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Connecticut State Dept of Public Health
Hartford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: St. Louis, Thomas E — Connecticut State Dept of Public Health
- Study coordinator: St. Louis, Thomas E
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.